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Destination Information – Paradisus Punta Cana Resort

MOST POPULAR CARIBBEAN TOURIST DESTINATION

Punta Cana has become the most popular year-round tourist destination in the Caribbean. It covers some 50 kms and can be visited at any time of the year thanks to a perfect climate and warm temperatures.

Its fine, white sandy beaches and turquoise ocean invite you to unwind and relax. UNESCO has named the beach one of the most beautiful beaches in the whole world.

The water is a delightful 27ºC and offers the chance to try scuba diving and other water sports all year round.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Isle of Saona

The Peaks of Chavón

Los Haitises National Park

Punta Cana Ecological Park

Limon Waterfall

Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia in Higüey

HISTORY OF PUNTA CANA

The history of Punta Cana began in 1969 when investors arrived in the area and purchased less than 50 square kilometers of beach and lush vegetation.

With the participation of other investors and the Punta Cana group, work on hotels began in 1971.

USEFUL INFORMATION

NAME: Punta Cana

REGION: La Altagracia

COUNTRY: Dominican Republic. Isla La Española. Caribbean Ocean

CURRENCY: Dominican peso (RD$). The American dollar (US$) is also widely accepted

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